Alfa Romeo MiTo 2014 Manual PDF

CRUISE CONTROL(for versions/markets, where provided)GENERAL INFORMATIONThis is an electronically controlled driving assistance device which
allows driving at a chosen speed above 30 km/h on long stretches of
dry, straight roads with few variations (e.g. motorways), without
having to depress the accelerator pedal.
The use of this device on extra-urban roads with traffic is not therefore
recommended. Do not use it in town.TURNING THE DEVICE ONTurn ring nut A fig. 38 to ON.
The device cannot be engaged in 1
stor reverse gear: it is advisable to
engage it in 5
thgear or higher.
When travelling downhill with the device engaged, the car may slightly
exceed the stored speed.When the device is activated, the
warning light switches on
together with the relevant message on the display (for versions/
markets, where provided).
STORING THE CAR SPEEDProceed as follows:
❒turn ring nut A fig. 38 to ON and press the accelerator to reach the
required speed.
❒move the stalk upwards (+) for at least 1 second, then release it: the
car speed is now memorised and you can therefore release the
accelerator.
If needed (when overtaking for instance), you can accelerate simply by
pressing the accelerator; when you release the pedal, the car goes
back to the speed set previously.RESTORING THE MEMORISED SPEEDIf the device has been disengaged by pressing the brake or clutch
pedal, the stored speed can be reset as follows:
❒accelerate gradually until a speed approaching the one stored is
reached;
❒engage the gear selected at the time that the speed was stored;
❒press the RES button (B fig. 38).
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INCREASING THE MEMORISED SPEEDPress the accelerator and store the new speed or move the lever
upwards (+).
Each movement of the stalk corresponds to an increase in speed of
about 1 km/h, while keeping the stalk held upwards will continuously
increase the speed.REDUCING THE MEMORISED SPEEDDeactivate the device and store the new speed or move the lever
downwards (–) until the new speed is reached. It will then be stored
automatically.
Each movement of the lever corresponds to a slight reduction in speed
of about 1 km/h, while keeping the stalk held downwards will
decrease the speed continuously.TURNING THE DEVICE OFFTo disengage the device:
- turn ring nut A fig. 38 to OFF;
or
- switch the engine off;
or
- press the brake pedal, the clutch or the accelerator; in this last case
the system is not effectively disengaged but the system gives priority to
the acceleration request. The device still remains active, without the
need to press the RES button to return to the previous conditions once
acceleration is concluded.Automatic deactivation
The device deactivates automatically in the following cases:
❒if the ABS or ESC systems intervene;
❒with the car speed below the set limit;
❒in the event of system failure.
When travelling with the device active, never move the
gear lever to neutral.If operation is inadequate or the device is faulty, turn
ring nut A fig. 38 to OFF and contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.
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ROOF LIGHTSFRONT ROOF LIGHTSwitch A fig. 39 switches the roof lights on/off.
A switch positions:
❒central position (position 1): lights C and D switch on/off when the
doors are opened/closed.
❒pressed to the left (position 0): lights C and D are always switched
off;
❒pressed to the right (position 2): lights C and D are always switched
on.
Lights switch on/off progressively.
switch B controls the spot light function.
B switch positions:
❒central position (position 1): lights C and D are always switched off;❒pressed to the left (position 0): light C switches on;
❒pressed to the right (position 2): light D switches on.
IMPORTANT Before getting out of the car, make sure that both switches
are in the central position: when the doors are closed the lights will
switch off to avoid draining the battery.
In any case, if the switch is left inadvertently in the permanently on
position, the roof light will turn off automatically 15 minutes after the
engine stopping.
ROOF LIGHT TIMINGOn certain versions, to facilitate getting in/out of the car at night or in
poorly-lit areas, two timed modes have been provided.
Timing when getting into the car
The roof lights switch on according to the following modes:
❒for about 10 seconds when the doors are unlocked;
❒for about 3 minutes when one of the doors is opened;
❒for about 10 seconds when the doors are closed.
The timed period is interrupted when the ignition key is turned to MAR.
Timing when getting out of the car
After removing the key from the ignition switch, the roof lights switch
on as follows:
❒within 2 minutes of the engine being switched off for a period of
around 10 seconds;
❒for about 3 minutes when one of the doors is opened;
❒for about 10 seconds when one of the doors is closed.
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The timing stops automatically when the doors are locked.COURTESY LIGHTS(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, courtesy lights are fitted behind the sun visors.
Press switch A fig. 40 to switch the light on/off.PUDDLE LIGHTSThese are located in the doors fig. 41. They switch on when the doors
are opened, regardless of the position of the ignition key.
The lights switch off when the doors are closed.LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ROOF
LIGHTThis is located on the left side of the luggage compartment fig. 42.This switches on automatically when the luggage compartment is
opened and switches off when it is closed.
The light switches on/off regardless of the ignition key position.
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GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHTThis light comes on automatically when the glove compartment fig. 43
is opened and switches off when it is closed.
The light switches on/off regardless of the ignition key position.
CONTROLSHAZARD WARNING LIGHTSPress switch A fig. 44 to switch on/off the lights.
Warning lights
and
on the panel are lit up when the lights are
on.
The use of hazard lights is governed by the Highway
Code of the country you are in. Comply with legal
requirements.
Emergency braking
In the event of emergency braking the hazard warning lights are lit up
automatically as well as the
and
warning lights in the panel.
The lights switch off automatically when emergency braking ceases.
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FOG LIGHTS(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the
fig. 45 button to switch the lights on/off.
With the lights on, warning light
in the instrument panel switches
on.
REAR FOG LIGHTPress the
fig. 45 button to switch the light on/off.
The rear fog light switches on only when the dipped headlights are
switched on. With the light on, the
warning light in the instrument
panel switches on.
CENTRAL LOCKINGPress button A fig. 46 to lock all doors at the same time.
Locking takes place irrespective of the position of the ignition key.FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEMThis intervenes in the case of an impact causing:
❒the interruption of the fuel supply with the engine consequently
cutting out;
❒the automatic unlocking of the doors;
❒the interior lights being switched on.
The intervention of the system is indicated by a message shown on the
display.
Carefully check the car for fuel leaks, for instance in the engine
compartment, under the car or near the tank area.
After a collision, turn the ignition key to STOP to prevent the battery
from running down.
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To restore the correct operation of the car, proceed as follows:
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR position;
❒activate the right direction indicator;
❒deactivate the right direction indicator;
❒activate the left direction indicator;
❒deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒activate the right direction indicator;
❒deactivate the right direction indicator;
❒activate the left direction indicator;
❒deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒turn the ignition key to the STOP position.
If, after a collision, you smell fuel or notice leaks from
the fuel system, do not reactivate the system to avoid
fire risk.
INTERIOR FITTINGSGLOVE COMPARTMENTOperate handle A fig. 47 to open the compartment. When the
compartment is opened, a courtesy light switches on.
The glove compartment features a document holder.
Do not travel with the glove compartment open: it
could injure the passenger in the event of an accident.
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FRONT ARMREST(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is located between the front seats. To bring it to its standard use
position, push it downwards.
Press button A fig. 48 to raise the upper part of the armrest and access
the compartment inside it. Press lever B to incline the armrest
downwards relative to its standard use position.POWER SOCKETSThese are located on the central tunnel A fig. 49 and on the left side of
the luggage compartment B fig. 49 (for versions/markets, where
provided). They only operate with the ignition key at MAR-ON.
If you request the smokers' kit, the socket on the central tunnel is
replaced with a cigar lighter (see following paragraph).IMPORTANT Do not connect devices with power higher than 180 W to
the socket. Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable adaptors.
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CIGAR LIGHTER(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is located on the central tunnel. Press button A fig. 50 to activate
the cigar lighter.
After a few seconds the button automatically returns to its initial
position, and the cigarette lighter is ready for use.
IMPORTANT Always check that the cigar lighter is switched off.
IMPORTANT Do not connect devices with power higher than 180 W to
the socket. Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable adaptors.
The cigar lighter gets very hot. Handle it carefully and
make sure that children don’t use it: risk of fire
and/or burns.
ASHTRAYThe ashtray is a removable spring-loaded plastic box that can be fitted
into the cup/can holders on the central tunnel fig. 51
Do not use the ashtray as a waste paper basket: it
may catch fire in contact with cigarette stubs.
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SUN VISORSThese are located at the sides of the interior rear view mirror. They can
be adjusted forwards and sideways.
A courtesy mirror with roof light is fitted on the back of the visors. The
light allows the mirror to be used even in poor visibility conditions.
Lift cover A fig. 52 to access the mirror.
EXTINGUISHER(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is located on the right side of the luggage compartment fig. 53.
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